Conference Session

Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Aiman Said Kuzmar, P. E., Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia

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condition: as long as thefaculty member has 18 graduate hours in engineering specifically. Further, as can be seen fromAppendix 1, several universities without any ambiguity state that engineering faculty membersmust have a degree in engineering. However, most universities require a Ph. D. degreespecifically in the intended field of engineering. Nonetheless, they leave the door open for a Ph.D. degree in other engineering fields by modifying the requirements clause to read: a Ph. D. inthe specific engineering discipline or “a closely related field.” This can be open forinterpretation and might even be intended for or extended to mathematics and science degrees.This points to seemingly diametrically opposing practices. Both practices have their own

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rachmadian Wulandana, State University of New York at New Paltz

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projects inspired by contemporary scientific investigation. My current research topics are motivated by improvement and innovation of engineering designs evolved in sustainable technology. Undergoing research projects include investigations of vortex-induced blade-less turbines and Tesla turbines for renewable energy applications, utilization of thermoelectric semiconductors for cooling, and research on supercritical carbon dioxide and refrigerants for green power generation. Relevant research interest includes numerical simulation of thermal-fluid interaction and biomimetic designs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Balancing Theory, Programming, and Practical Application for

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Mercy Folashade Fash, North Carolina A&T State University; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University

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Middle School Girls; fAEC-KLM Impacts AEC Self-efficacy in AfricanAmerican Middle School Girls; fAEC-KLM Impacts AEC Outcome Expectations in AfricanAmerican Middle School Girls. A. fAEC-KLM Impacts AEC Knowledge in African American Middle School GirlsThe findings of this study have significant implications for educators, policymakers, and industryleaders seeking to increase diversity in AEC fields. By examining the effectiveness of a targeted,culturally relevant intervention, this research contributes to the broader discussion on strategiesto engage underrepresented groups in STEM careers and provides insights into the design ofeffective outreach programs for young women of color. To identify the impact the fAEC-KLM has on the AEC knowledge

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Marco Hermida, State University of New York at New Paltz; Ping-Chuan Wang, State University of New York at New Paltz; Nancy Campos, SUNY New Paltz; Aileen Pastrana, State University of New York at New Paltz; Bianca Bermudez, State University of New York at New Paltz; Shaima Herzallah, State University of New York at New Paltz; Christopher Monvil, State University of New York at New Paltz; Tenmetey Tetteh-Nartey, State University of New York at New Paltz

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ResearchProgram (SRP), which serves as an introduction to research for many students in AC2 and offersfaculty an opportunity to share ideas and discuss best practices for research mentorship. Theprogram format, made up of weekly whole-group meetings that include students, faculty, andstaff, gives students key professional development in a short time. The students learn about usingacademic research resources, building their professional identity in-person and online, andpresenting their research to a wide audience. The rigorous presentation practices built into theprogram allow faculty to model how to provide critical feedback and use feedback to enhancetheir work, as well as giving students the chance to practice giving each other feedback. A

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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-Konak is a Professor of Management Information Systems and the Director of the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks. Dr. Kulturel also has a courtesy appointment at Penn State Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University. Dr. Kulturel’s research focuses on modeling and optimizing complex systems using hybrid approaches combining heuristic methods and exact techniques from probability and operations research. The primary application areas of her research include designing and redesigning facilities to provide significant economic benefits for